East Cooper Habitat for Humanity is building community...

ECHFH is building on a solid foundation...

ECHFH is building walls and removing barriers...

ECHFH is building hope…one family at a time.

East Cooper Habitat for Humanity (ECHFH) is a non-profit, Christian housing ministry that believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. ECHFH assists families by building safe, well-constructed homes.

ECHFH utilizes volunteer labor and donated funds to provide a “hand up,” not a “hand out,” to its partner families. Homeowners are selected based upon their need, their demonstrated ability to handle personal finances, and their willingness to contribute a minimum of 350 “sweat equity” hours during the construction of their home. Upon completion, Habitat homes are purchased by the homeowner using a no-interest mortgage. Monthly mortgage payments are then directed toward future homebuilding efforts as they are received.

Even though I’ve finished my volunteer commitment, I still want to help with other projects and at the ReStore. I’ll keep going back because it’s a good feeling to help others, just like people helped me. This house is such a blessing.

Elizabeth Venning, homeowner

East Cooper Habitat for Humanity has truly changed our lives. We feel blessed to be homeowners.

Abbey Robertson, homeowner

As a Christian, I find that participating in the work of Habitat for Humanity is an affirmative response to God’s command and call to love our neighbor. It is an opportunity to be a servant to lend a helping hand to those who are less fortunate.

Bruce McAdams, board member

I especially loved the partnership aspect of the process. It’s one of the best confidence-building experiences I’ve ever had.

Terri Naguib, homeowner

What I love about Habitat is that instead of giving hand-outs, we are giving a “hand up”.

Jimmy Carroll, contributor and former board member

I would not be where I am today and able to help others if it weren’t for the stability that East Cooper Habitat for Humanity has provided.

Allison Herrin, homeowner

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